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PDA calls for rethink of decision to end free parking for NHS workers
Thu 27th May 2021
The UK government has announced that it is ending a scheme for NHS workers which has provided free parking to those on duty during the COVID-19 emergency response period.
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PDA receives positive member feedback from the March 2021 assessment candidates
Thu 27th May 2021
The PDA would like to congratulate those who passed the March 2021 assessment. Members have been continuously supported throughout the assessment process in a number of ways including receiving advice and guidance and being invited to take part in free PDA member revision assessment programmes. The PDA also called on employers to support staff sitting the assessment.
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PDA releases guide to Covid-19 vaccine administration
Thu 20th May 2021
The PDA has put together a guide to vaccine administration in light of the ongoing Covid-19 vaccination programme. This guide will serve to help those individuals who have completed the prerequisite training and are giving Covid-19 vaccinations.
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Staccato: Personal notes by a respiratory pharmacist during the Covid-19 pandemic
Thu 15th April 2021
In our latest LGBT+ Network Member article, Ameet Vaghela (he/him), lead pharmacist for respiratory and allergy services shares his personal notes of working as a hospital pharmacist during the Covid-19 pandemic. 'Staccato' was first published as part of a writing competition for pharmacists.
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BAME Network Committee champions equality and diversity at recent Covid-19 vaccine event
Thu 8th April 2021
Last week, the PDA's newly elected BAME Committee held their first network event which explored Covid-19 vaccines, practice, myths and overcoming vaccine hesitancy.
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Joint national plan for inclusive pharmacy practice in England
Mon 15th March 2021
The PDA is partnering with NHS England and Improvement and a wide range of national organisations across the pharmacy sector to co-produce a plan to develop inclusive pharmacy practice in England.
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Understanding when to withdraw and when to nullify for the March 2021 Assessment
Thu 11th March 2021
The GPhC has issued guidance regarding the process leading up to the assessments to be held on the 17 and 18 March, including practice questions and information for the day of the exam.
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PDA launches #GetVaccinated campaign resources
Wed 10th March 2021
The PDA #GetVaccinated campaign is calling on all pharmacists to have the COVID-19 vaccine and to help encourage their patients, family and friends, especially those in the BAME community, to do the same.
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Individual Coaching Support available via #LookingAfterYouToo
Wed 3rd March 2021
In recognition that colleagues involved in the delivery of frontline NHS services, both clinical and non-clinical, are facing unprecedented challenges through Covid-19, NHS England and Improvement (NHS E & I) is offering those who work in primary care, including community pharmacy, individual coaching support.
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PDA Covid-19 vaccination portal helped over 1100 locum pharmacists
Tue 23rd February 2021
The PDA were concerned that some locum pharmacists could have been missed from the population of frontline health professionals to be allocated a Covid-19 vaccination, and therefore agreed with NHS England that we would develop a web portal to capture the details of locums that needed vaccinations.